Jessica's Guide To Dating On The Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey

Well how how would you fell if you were told that not only are you royalty but that you are a vampire as well on top of this being you senior year? Now you know how Jessica felt when a dark, young, and might I add handsome guy named Lucius walked quite literally into her life.

Now after learning all of this information Jessica is told to forget it all. All information on her birth parents, her adoptive parents, and her supposed betrothal to Lucius isn't as bad as she made it out to be at first. Now she finds herself longing to be with Lucius, but it seems now that he is longing to be away from her.

People aren't always what they seem. Now the big question is can Jessica make since of all of this information and mend the rift between to nations. Nations that could be no more if a wedding doesn't happen ... And time is of the essence.

I really enjoyed this book so much. This book is written in much as a personal journal that someone would write a great story in just to entertain there own imagination. The main characters are strong all the way around. I love Lucius-our male leading character-, he plays a very prominent role in the story line. Even though the story is about Jessica and discovers Lucius isn't just a background person. With out the information that he holds in the story it would be dual as all get out. The sets the classic tone in a romance story, teen novel or adult novel, he's the bad boy. He's dark natured but somewhat pale-faced. He's Strong, confident, arrogant, kind, lovable, and apparently absolutely sexy! What more could any red blooded hormonal girl ask for in a fictional guy? Right?

It's a thrilling story that will wet your appetite. The vampire theme isn't over done and isn't real dark. So it's safe for ages 10 and up. It is a little mature because it mentions sex, dating, death, and some dark magic. But parent do not fear this is not a "come to the dark side we have cookies" book. I give this book an awesome A.

As a bonus for all the readers of this book I encourage you all to go to Beth Fantaskey's website. She posted a short story about what happens after the end of the book. Go CHECK IT OUT!

The Courtesan's Daughter

Courtesan... the word that countless times before was one to despise when ever Caroline heard it. But after her mother buys a soon-to-be husband for her, Caroline starts to think that the life of a courtesan is the one she wants to live. but when she meets the Earl of Ashdon and receives strands of Perls, her opinions of being a courtesan changes some what drastically. As far as Lord Ashdon's opinion goes he couldn't be happier about her decision to become a courtesan... or so he lets us think. But I leave that for you guys to decide once you read the story for yourself.

I loved this book so much when I picked it up and actually started reading it. I know I hate to admit it because I loath people that do this but I actual bought the book because I really like the front cover of the book. It just grabed my attention, seemingly screaming at me to buy it. And so I did. Its a rare historical romance in my opinion. One, because the history is actually all over the book and not just a very weak back set and two, because it was more than just a romance. There is an actual mystery throughout the book that involves Caroline's mother and who she is and her very-or so most people think- extravagant life as a courtesan and all the many pleasures that come along with the job title in more than one way.

I give this book and an A++ because of the real life history alone along with the romance that captures ones attention right away. I was able to just step into Caroline's body and become her and fell what she was felling from the very beginning. I would how ever give this book a mature reading rate for ages 18+. What with all of the sexual references and sex its self as well as many other adult themes .

As always happy reading , Enjoy!